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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.04, 476.21 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.04, 476.21 and 220.75 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.04 : 476.21 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.04/476.21 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.04x = 476.21 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.04x = 105,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,123.36/345.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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